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FN08 OFR

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,417 mi
Last recorded175,417 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 175,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 167,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate Led not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 167,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate Led not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 158,731 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 158,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,100 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 133,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chilled seat fitted to an adult seat.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chilled seat fitted to an adult seat.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,831 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,801 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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FN08 OFR is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN08 OFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN08 OFR is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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